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New York vs Stockholm

New York is about 6.5× larger than Stockholm by administrative area. New York (United States) covers 1,224 km² (472 mi²) with a population of 8.8 million, while Stockholm (Sweden) covers 187 km² (72 mi²) with 984,748 residents.

Metric New York Stockholm
Area 1,224 km² 187 km²
Area (mi²) 472 mi² 72 mi²
Population 8,804,190 984,748
Population density 7,195 /km² 5,262 /km²
Area ratioNew York is ~6.5× larger by area than Stockholm.

Frequently asked questions

Is New York bigger than Stockholm?

Yes — New York is about 6.5× larger by area: 1,224 km² vs 187 km².

How big is New York?

New York, United States, covers about 1,224 km² (472 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Stockholm?

Stockholm, Sweden, covers about 187 km² (72 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, New York or Stockholm?

New York has the larger population: 8.8 million vs 984,748. Population density is about 7,195 people/km² in New York and 5,262 people/km² in Stockholm.

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